Special Programs

Why partner with University at Albany and the IELP?

The IELP works with universities, businesses, government agencies, teachers, researchers, and students to offer custom programs. Programs are designed to meet each group’s goals and objectives. Language, culture, and academic services can be delivered in New York, on-site around the world, or online.

How do I get started?

We work one-on-one with universities, government agencies, and companies to create custom programs specific to your goals, objectives, time frames, and budgets. Contact Mark D. Rentz, Managing Director of the IELP and Associate Vice Provost for International Education, at mrentz@albany.edu.

Programs for College and University Groups

IELP works with groups of students from colleges and universities. Group programs can be customized to meet areas of interest, special features, time frames, budgets, and groups of all sizes. Some of our unique options include:

English for specific purposes

Specific field trips

Community service projects

Company visits

Cultural exploration of the Northeastern United States

Customized capstone projects and activities

Homestays or on-campus dormitories

All participants who successfully complete one of our special programs receive certificates of completion from University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY).

Programs for High School & Middle-School Students

IELP offers group programs for High School and Middle School students to improve English, explore culture, visit American colleges and universities, and to explore New York and the great Northeast.

Training Programs for Teachers: Intensive English Teacher Training

With experience in providing top-level teacher training to University professors and English language teachers from China, Indonesia, France, Iraq, Egypt, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, Togo, and Vietnam, we serve real needs and develop skills. Here is a sample of group programs we can provide:

The Counterpart Program – short training programs for professors of any discipline area with a focus on English for publications, English for presentations, and English for teaching subject matter, along with counterpart meetings with UAlbany professors and the opportunity to watch UAlbany professors teach.

Groups with a Purpose: English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

The IELP provides quality ESP group programs. In addition to learning general English, the IELP specializes in special group programs that focus on areas like English for Engineering, English for Science and Technology, English for Business, English for International Relations, and more. Engaging ESP field trips can be arranged. Some of our unique ESP program features include:

English for YOUR specific purpose

Specific ESP field trips

Research and service projects

Company and university visits

Cultural exploration of the Northeastern United States

Customized capstone projects and activities

Homestays or on-campus dormitories

Group Programs for Government and Business

UAlbany has long-standing successful relationships with Ministries of Education and companies around the world. We work one-on-one with higher education ministers, administrators, and executives to create custom programs for employees, educators, and management teams.

Online ESL for Groups and Cohorts

UAlbany’s IELP has conducted Online ESL training for students, teachers, and medical professionals from Syria and Iran. The IELP offers Online ESL for groups upon request. English language levels of Online English include:

Low Intermediate English

Intermediate English

High Intermediate English

Low Advanced English

Advanced English

All levels focus on Reading, Listening, Communication, and Writing. All participants must take an Online English language placement test.

For more information please contact Mark D. Rentz, Associate Vice Provost for International Education, at mrentz@albany.edu.